January 2023
Gary Missling
Gary Missling, 80, of St. James died on January 5, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System - St. Mary’s in Rochester. Visitation will be on Saturday, January 21, 2023, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Augustana Lutheran Church- St. James where a Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. The clergy will be Rev. Mandy France. Interment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, in St. James at a later date. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in St. James. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.
Senior Citizen Spotlight: Dick Jokumsen
Barb Holmgren My interview this month is with Dick Jokumsen, a gifted music teacher in the St. James Community.
St. James School Board prepares for the new year with organizational and monthly meeting
St. James School Board met for its meeting on Monday night.
Collectibles and Thrift Store suffered water damage
Collectibles and Thrift Store has been a business in St. James for 15 years. In those years owner Karen Royce has been successful with her store up until recently she has never had an issue with it either. Over Christmas weekend Royce had something no store owner wants to have happened.
St. Paul Lutheran presents holiday sounds
St. Paul Lutheran Church Children’s Christmas Program had its rescheduled performance on Wednesday Jan.
CHURCH SCHEDULES
Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507-3755044, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m. Fellowship Butterfield Community Bible Church Pastor Tim Hall 507-621-1546, 100 Chapman Ave., Butterfield Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.
Justice for Our Life Together
“He will faithfully bring forth justice.” Isaiah 42:3 On a recent Sunday, the passage from Isaiah 42 was read in worship. The passage repeatedly associated “justice” with the good leader (king) that God would send. Whether a king was just or unjust would make a big difference to a nation as well as surrounding nations. As a comparison, think of what referees bring to a football game. The referees and umpires use their authority to equally apply the rules so that the game can be played fairly or even played at all. They see that justice exists in the game so that the players can be protected, and the teams have an opportunity to play to the best of their abilities.
Former St. James Wrestler and Veteran Faces Unknown Fight
While most were preparing to welcome the New Year, the Jesse and Liz Garza family found themselves in a perplexing and horrifying situation. The former Saint wrestler and Army veteran who served multiple tours suffered wide paralysis in a matter of hours.
Gary Missling
Gary Missling, 80, of St. James died on January 5, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System – St. Mary’s in Rochester. Visitation will be on Saturday, January 21, 2023, from 1…